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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.89, 13,278.17 and 5,430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.89, 13,278.17 and 5,430.11 is: 7,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.89 : 13,278.17 = 5,430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.89/13,278.17 = 5,430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.89x = 13,278.17 × 5,430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.89x = 72,101,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,101,896.55/9,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.53

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